Mid-City sits at the heart of New Orleans, between City Park and the Canal Street streetcar line, and it draws people from every walk of life. It is a neighborhood of shotgun houses, corner restaurants and neighbors who know each other, and like every neighborhood it has its share of people carrying more than they let on. If you are looking for a therapist in Mid-City New Orleans, Nicole Freire, MA, PLPC offers counseling for individuals, couples, families, children and teens at one flat rate of $100 per session. Sessions are available online for anyone in Louisiana and in person in Metairie.
This page explains how Nicole works with people in Mid-City, what kinds of concerns she helps with, what sessions cost and how to get started.
A Therapist in Mid-City New Orleans for Individuals, Couples and Families
Choosing a therapist in Mid-City New Orleans should not mean choosing a different office for every member of your household. Nicole provides four kinds of counseling, so the same person can support you as your needs change.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions give you a private place to talk through anxiety, low mood, grief, stress or a difficult decision. You set the goals, and Nicole helps you understand what is happening and build practical skills to manage it. Learn more about individual therapy.
Couples Therapy
Couples in Mid-City come to counseling for communication problems, recurring arguments, broken trust, or simply feeling more like roommates than partners. Nicole stays neutral, slows the conversation down and helps each of you feel heard. Learn more about couples therapy.
Family Therapy
When one person in a family is struggling, everyone feels it. Family sessions bring parents, children and other relatives together to improve communication, ease conflict and get through changes such as divorce, blended households or loss. Learn more about family therapy.
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Children and teens often show distress through behavior, falling grades or withdrawal. Nicole helps young people name what they feel and learn age-appropriate ways to cope, and she gives parents clear guidance for supporting them at home. Learn more about child and adolescent counseling.
Life in Mid-City: What Brings People to Counseling
Mid-City is home to health care workers from the nearby medical district, service-industry staff, teachers, artists and young families buying a first house. Shift work and irregular hours are common, and they can wear down sleep, mood and relationships over time. Many residents also remember rebuilding after flooding, and heavy rain or hurricane season can still stir up anxiety. Others are simply stretched thin by rising costs, long workdays and too little time to rest. Counseling offers a regular hour that belongs to you, where the goal is to understand what is happening and find practical ways to feel steadier.
You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to talk with a therapist in Mid-City New Orleans. If something has been weighing on you for more than a couple of weeks, or it is starting to affect your work, sleep or relationships, that is reason enough.
What Counseling Can Help With
- Anxiety and stress: constant worry, tension and trouble switching off. See stress management therapy.
- Depression: low mood, loss of interest and exhaustion. See depression counseling.
- Trauma: the lasting effects of frightening or painful experiences. See trauma counseling.
- Anger: reactions that feel bigger than the moment. See anger management counseling.
- Relationship and family conflict: communication breakdowns, separation, co-parenting and blended-family adjustments.
- Life transitions: a new job, a move, becoming a parent, retirement or grief.
For a plain-language explanation of how talk therapy works, see the American Psychological Association overview of psychotherapy.
Online Sessions From Mid-City, In Person in Metairie
Because Mid-City is central, clients here have easy options. Most meet online from home. In-person sessions are held in Metairie, which is a straightforward drive from Mid-City.
Online sessions take place over a secure video platform and last 50 minutes, the same as an office visit. You need to be located in Louisiana at the time of your session. The practice address is 1110 Erato Street, Ste 2, New Orleans, LA 70130. Whichever format you choose, what you share is private; you can read more about confidentiality in therapy.
About Nicole Freire, MA, PLPC
Nicole is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), a license issued by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and practices under clinical supervision through Magnolia Family Counseling. Her approach is humanistic and person-centered, which means you are treated as the expert on your own life. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice new responses. You can read more about Nicole.
$100 Sessions and Simple Scheduling
Every session is $100, whether it is for an individual, a couple or a family, online or in person. Southern Therapy does not bill insurance directly; if your plan includes out-of-network coverage, see out-of-network therapy benefits. Appointments are available Monday and Wednesday from 9AM to 6PM, Tuesday and Thursday from 10AM to 5PM, and Saturday from 10AM to 2PM. Full details are on the fees page.
How to Start With a Therapist in Mid-City New Orleans
- Reach out. Call or text 504-321-3499 or book online.
- Have a free consultation. Describe what is going on, ask questions and see whether Nicole feels like a good fit.
- Schedule your first session. Choose online or in person and a time that suits you.
- Set goals together. You and Nicole agree on what you want to be different and how you will work toward it.
Questions From Mid-City Residents
I work nights and weekends. Can I still fit sessions in?
Often, yes. Daytime appointments are available Monday through Thursday, plus Saturday from 10AM to 2PM, and online sessions remove travel time. Tell Nicole your schedule during the free consultation and she will look for a time that works.
How much does a therapist in Mid-City New Orleans cost?
Rates vary from practice to practice. With Nicole, every 50-minute session is $100.
How long will I be in counseling?
It depends on your goals. Some people come for a few months with a specific concern, and others stay longer. See how long therapy takes.
Is there an office in Mid-City?
Nicole does not see clients at a location in Mid-City itself. Residents meet with her online, or in person in Metairie.
Nicole also works with residents of Uptown, Garden District, Gentilly, New Orleans East, Lakeview, Warehouse District and Metairie.
Southern Therapy is not a crisis service. In an emergency call 911, or call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
If you have been searching for a therapist in Mid-City New Orleans, Nicole would be glad to hear from you. Book your free consultation today.